- 161. Re: Shop Press? (score: 1)
- Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 17:25:18 -0400
- My brother has a 20-ton model from H-F. He has no complaints with it. Eric Russell Mebane, NC http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
- /html/shop-talk/2006-08/msg00010.html (7,258 bytes)
- 162. Re: Staining a fence (score: 1)
- Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 23:04:34 -0400
- Yes. They're noisy but it'll get the job done. I once had a customer who wanted 150 wooden chairs (for a restaurant) stained a dark red color. I bought a Wagner to spray on the stain. Got the job don
- /html/shop-talk/2006-08/msg00049.html (6,830 bytes)
- 163. Re: stainless steel cable for hanging and current? (score: 1)
- Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:12:40 -0400
- Try browsing the 'auto-audio' suppliers. I've seen heavy duty power cable with clear plastic coating the audiophiles use to power their outrageous auto sound systems. Eric Russell STOC #2860 Mebane,
- /html/shop-talk/2006-08/msg00087.html (7,400 bytes)
- 164. Re: Frozen Lug nuts (score: 1)
- Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:45:41 -0400
- Are you sure the 'frozen' lug nuts are not locking lug nuts? Determine if the 'chrome' lug nuts are really just a thin metal cap over a steel nut underneath. If so, drilling through the cap will cert
- /html/shop-talk/2006-10/msg00032.html (8,530 bytes)
- 165. RE: removing stain from glass? (score: 1)
- Author: "ejrussell@mebtel.net" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 10:50:53 -0500
- Well I haven't seen any replies from someone who 'knows' what to do so I guess that leaves it up to me... Either the color is a stain that has occurred subsequent to the glasses being made and thus y
- /html/shop-talk/2006-11/msg00056.html (7,927 bytes)
- 166. Re: Lens marker removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:45:03 -0500
- Have you called your optometrist to ask them what the ingredients are? Eric Russell STOC #2860 Mebane, NC http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
- /html/shop-talk/2006-12/msg00026.html (7,095 bytes)
- 167. RE: Lens marker removal (score: 1)
- Author: "ejrussell@mebtel.net" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2006 10:02:58 -0500
- Do you have an old pair you can experiment on? Start simple and work up. soap & water steam isopropyl alcohol hand cleaner - mechanic's goop WD-40 paint thinner lacquer thinner ? Eric Russell Mebane,
- /html/shop-talk/2006-12/msg00034.html (7,675 bytes)
- 168. Re: Waste Oil Container (score: 1)
- Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 13:35:29 -0500
- Hey! Welcome to shop-talk. I doubt the paint pails you mention would dissolve from motor oil. If you got then for free, maybe put one inside another. That way if the inner pail did leak, you'd have a
- /html/shop-talk/2006-12/msg00230.html (8,945 bytes)
- 169. Re: Air line piping: Part Deux...er...Trois (score: 1)
- Author: "ejrussell@mebtel.net" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2007 15:31:23 -0500
- I don't know if your ciphering is correct or not (makes my head hurt to just look at all them numbers...) but one big advantage of making your main air lines with large diameter pipe is to prevent re
- /html/shop-talk/2007-01/msg00013.html (8,322 bytes)
- 170. Free Oil (was: Waste Oil Container) (score: 1)
- Author: "ejrussell@mebtel.net" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2007 15:39:52 -0500
- All this talk about waste oil reminds me to ask if y'all know about Free Oil ?!? When I have an "empty" container of oil, I invert the "empty" into a 5 quart plastic oil container (because the openin
- /html/shop-talk/2007-01/msg00014.html (7,134 bytes)
- 171. RE: Any using Nitrogen? (score: 1)
- Author: "ejrussell@mebtel.net" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 13:20:52 -0500
- Isn't it more likely that a person who uses N2 would check the tire pressures more often? And thus the better fuel mileage? Vs the more typical owner who never looks at their tires much less own a pr
- /html/shop-talk/2007-02/msg00089.html (8,637 bytes)
- 172. Re: bench top (score: 1)
- Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 21:02:22 -0500
- I don't like particle board unless you pay extra for a higher density product. In that case you might as well just use plywood. Have you considered a plastic laminate surface? Perhaps a 'second' of a
- /html/shop-talk/2007-02/msg00131.html (7,212 bytes)
- 173. Re: how to remove rust from inside old gas tank (score: 1)
- Author: ejrussell@mebtel.net
- Date: Mon, 07 May 2007 05:41:39 -1200
- Por-15 sells a kit for gas tanks. It includes a couple of cleaning agents. They sell it in motorcycle size quantities as well as automobile size quantities. I've used the latter in cars (MG, Alfa-Rom
- /html/shop-talk/2007-05/msg00009.html (7,831 bytes)
- 174. Re: Playsets: build vs. buy? (score: 1)
- Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 18:01:37 -0500
- -- Original Message -- Consider using PT for the vertical posts sunk into the ground. You could then wrap the above ground portion with cedar if you want to prevent kids from contacting the PT. Eric
- /html/shop-talk/2007-05/msg00046.html (6,744 bytes)
- 175. Re: Bracing for 2nd floor laundry? (score: 1)
- Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 20:01:20 -0500
- Is the underside accessible? If so, consider installing some solid bridging &/or screwing sheets of plywood across the bottom of the joists. Eric Russell Mebane, NC http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
- /html/shop-talk/2007-05/msg00058.html (6,291 bytes)
- 176. Re: Using your shop experances to help others. (score: 1)
- Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 10:29:10 -0500
- Put the cell phone in the trunk with your other emergency tools. Well, maybe in the glove box. (does anyone actually keep gloves in there?) Don't talk & drive! Tire air pressure. Circle check - walk
- /html/shop-talk/2007-05/msg00103.html (9,152 bytes)
- 177. Re: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2007 15:22:41 -0500
- I will assume you can design & construct something sturdy for the For the top consider a replaceable hardboard (aka masonite) surface. Another idea is to get a reject kitchen counter. Eric Russell ST
- /html/shop-talk/2007-06/msg00010.html (7,203 bytes)
- 178. Re: How likely am i to be able to pull electrical wire? (score: 1)
- Author: ejrussell@mebtel.net
- Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:24:39 -1200
- How likely is it that the romex is secured to the wall (stapled) along its run? Eric Russell Mebane, NC replacement, Login from home, work, school. Anywhere!
- /html/shop-talk/2007-06/msg00041.html (7,305 bytes)
- 179. Re: solar battery charger (score: 1)
- Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:26:55 -0500
- I bought a cheapy from Harbor Freight. Supposed to put out 1.5 watts. I use it to keep the battery for the winch on my car trailer charged. I haven't had it long (maybe 1-2 months). I doubt it'd char
- /html/shop-talk/2007-06/msg00050.html (7,058 bytes)
- 180. Re: Levelling bookcases (score: 1)
- Author: ejrussell@mebtel.net
- Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:24:27 -1200
- Can you make a sort of false floor? Make *it* level then just sit the bookcases on them. Or make your own 'hardwood shims'. Eric Russell Mebane, NC Login from home, work, school. Anywhere!
- /html/shop-talk/2007-06/msg00062.html (7,213 bytes)
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